Performance and Learning Systems Specialist

Austin Powder • Cleveland, OH

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Performance & Learning Systems Specialist is responsible for the development, deployment and continuous improvement of Austin Powder's global talent and performance systems - enterprise Learning Management System (LMS) governance, Performance Goal Planning, Performance Check-Ins, Performance Reviews, Professional Development Library, Talent KPIs and Metrics – deployed through multiple methodologies and platforms, including the Workday HRIS, and/or other electronic systems. This role collaborates with HR Team Members and global Business Partners to ensure enterprise alignment and adoption of these systems, for the purpose of fostering and advancing the Performance Management and People Development culture at Austin Powder. The Performance and Learning Systems Specialist will report to the Director of Organizational Development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or Psychology, General Business, Information Technology or related field
• A minimum of three years of full-cycle Human Resources experience
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Work experience in planning and deploying corporate learning events
• Experience in developing learning content leveraging adult learning principles
• Demonstrated ability to work with Employees and Leadership at all organizational levels
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated creative thinking and decision-making skills
• Detail orientation, with excellent follow-up practices and customer service mindset
• Capability to multi-task, highly-organized and ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to a wide variety of tasks and functions
• Strict adherence to confidentiality and high ethical standards
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, Copilot, Outlook) proficiency
• Use of content authoring applications, including Articulate Storyline and Rise, Adobe Captivate, HeyGen, Yoodli
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence others and work under minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in a global and/or Center of Excellence organization, preferred
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in HR process improvement, preferred

Responsibilities

• Learning Management System (LMS) – Drives compliance with enterprise LMS governance standards across all functional user groups and administrators; ensures alignment of HRIS global employee data through partnership with HR and IT Team resources
• Professional Development Content Curation - Acts as lead content curator for enterprise LMS Professional Development Library which addresses soft skill topic areas and which supports online learning for other key Talent and Learning & Development focus areas, including: Leadership Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Wellness, etc.
• Talent and Performance Tools – Partners with the HRIS Team and global HR Business Partners to develop, deploy and continuously improve all talent and performance tools delivered the Austin Powder HRIS and ensures global adoption by the organization's Managers and Employees.
• Talent KPIs and Metrics – Creates, curates and distributes reporting and metrics derived from the HRIS and other talent systems and processes.
• Learning Content Authoring and Support Resources – Leads the development and deployment of training resources (documents, webinars, e-learning modules, podcasts, videos, Teams channels, etc.) to address enterprise learning needs and initiatives.
• Training Event Coordination – Manages the logistical planning and execution of key training-related events (Leadership Development Workshops, Location Manager Training Sessions, etc.) delivered via multiple modalities, including Instructor-Led classroom training and online learning.
• Training, Learning & Organizational Development Communications – Fosters engagement and awareness of learning and development resources via key communication media, including: Organizational Development shared email account, Powder Keg intranet, Teams communications, etc.
• Maintains strong partnerships with Organizational Development Team Members, global Human Resources Team and Business Partners to ensure collaboration, information sharing and optimal program and project outcomes.
• Completes all other projects assigned by the Director, Organizational Development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level